Compassionate Critical Care

There may be a time when your body cannot function on its own, and you will need
support from specialized equipment, as well as constant monitoring. If you have a
severe respiratory problem and cannot breathe on your own, the pulmonary critical
care specialists at CPMC can treat you.

We are dedicated to providing you with the best intensive care possible for life-threatening
injuries and illnesses, including chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), unmanaged asthma, interstitial lung
disease, respiratory failure, pulmonary hypertension and lung cancer.

Smoking Research

Tobacco is highly addictive and dangerous. Besides lung cancer, smoking can also cause
heart disease, stroke, cataracts, and, in pregnant women who smoke, it’s linked
to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). One out of five Americans dies of tobacco-related
disease, so it’s important to find ways to prevent tobacco use and help people
quit.